Manchester United striker James Wilson joins Derby County on loan

Manchester United striker James Wilson has joined Championship side Derby County on loan for the rest of the season.

The 20-year-old spent last season with Brighton & Hove Albion and helped the Seagulls to the Championship playoffs with five goals in 28 outings.

"We're delighted to have agreed to bring James Wilson the club on a season-long loan," Rams manager Nigel Pearson told the club's website.

"I hope that this loan deal will prove to be mutually beneficial for all parties and I would like to place on record our thanks to Manchester United for allowing James to join us.

"He is an energetic player who will add to our existing attacking options."

Wilson's last Premier League appearance for Man Utd was in October 2015.